"We have more than 100 authentic places that capture their tales, and this week, we have one more to add to the family, this time in one of my favourite pockets of Portugal. On the surface, it looks striking, like a rather posh affair that dips its toes into luxury – and I agree. However, it crucially is somewhere more special than that, for it is a family venture, a place that has nurtured nature and the environment way before it became ‘in’. The family is humble, honest and on a mission for the next century. They love architecture and design as much as they do their vines, oak and olive orchards; they respect the locals and have deep connective roots to the region’s nature, beauty and history; that was their starting block over ten years ago." Being authentic and being recognised for it 🙌 Thank you, The Aficionados, for choosing us and for your generous words.
We like to hunt for authenticity. We can’t abide fakes, those who try ever so hard to be cool or hide behind a twisted mesh of copy-and-paste projects. Let’s talk about the real thing. Also, this week, we wonder if Granny had a Greek fling. We go and cut through the noise, and Iain takes pleasure in the new hotel sibling that is an honest take… EXPLORE >> https://lnkd.in/d4Nn888V
